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| Mughal Sarai | |
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| Type | caravanserai |
| Architectural style | Mughal architecture |
| Location | Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Inaugurated | 1644 CE |
The Mughal Sarai is a caravanserai located in Surat, Gujarat, India.[1][2][3]
History[edit | edit source]
The sarai was built in 1644 CE.
It was briefly used to detain political prisoners during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The clock tower was also added by the British.
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The building reflects Mughal architecture, except for the clock tower, which was added by the British.
Inscriptions[edit | edit source]
Inscriptions found in the sarai are now kept in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.
References[edit | edit source]
- ā "MughalSarai". suratmunicipal.gov.in. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ā "Mughalsarai, Guest House, Surat, Tourism Hubs, Gujarat, India". www.gujarattourism.com. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ā Jun 9, Melvyn Reggie Thomas | Updated; 2016; Ist, 18:17. "Wakf board asks municipal corporation to furnish details on Mughal Sarai | Surat News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
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